Stanley Tucci Returns to Eat His Way Through Italy In New Nat Geo Docuseries

If you’re craving Italian food and culture, a new show to binge, and Stanley Tucci (who isn't), you have very exciting news coming your way.

Tucci, who has roots in the southern-Italian region of Calabria, is returning to grace screens with a new, 10-part docuseries called Tucci: The Heart of Italy on National Geographic, produced by BBC Studios’ Specialist Factual Productions alongside Tucci’s Salt Productions. It appears to be comparable to his Emmy award-winning show Searching for Italy, which was cut from CNN’s programming last year after two seasons. And thank goodness he's back—watching Searching for Italy was a close second to actually making a trip to the Mediterranean.

“National Geographic is the perfect home for Stanley to share his knowledge and passion for Italy’s people, food and culture,” Tom McDonald, the executive vice president of global factual and unscripted for National Geographic, told Variety in a statement. “Our programming is all about inspiring a deeper connection to the world. With Stanley as their guide, audiences will be transported to places and to flavors they’ve never experienced before.”

Whether you know Tucci fromThe Devil Wears Prada or other silver screen endeavors his recipe books, or his shows, it’ll be exciting to watch him take Italy once more. In the series, which begins production this month, Tucci is set to explore the cuisine and culture in 10 lesser-traveled regions of Italy, including Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, Marche, and Lazio, Deadline reported. During his excursions, he’ll meet with professional chefs, amateur cooks, farmers and fishermen, winemakers and brewers, and an abundance of inspirational strangers and friends who share his love for food.

“National Geographic is all about adventure and exploration, and I am honored to take viewers once again to explore Italy through the lens of food,” Tucci told Food & Wine in a statement. “In Italy’s many distinct regions, there is always something new to discover, and I’m more than excited to begin the process in partnership with BBC Studios.”

The studio hasn’t announced a premiere date yet. Still, Tucci has kept busy during his hiatus from the show, from posting TikTok cooking and mixology tutorials to bringing pastina back to our pantries and advocating for more pasta on the table for breakfast.